In the past two days, representatives from 98 Public Benefit Organizations engaged deeply with critical compliance topics, including Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), annual reporting obligations, and sound governance practices. The training was highly interactive, with participants actively engaging facilitators, sharing real operational challenges, and leaving with practical tools to strengthen compliance within their organizations. Sessions on AML/CFT drew particular interest, reflecting the sector's growing awareness of its role in safeguarding Kenya's financial system. For PBORA, this level of engagement is expected to translate into stronger compliance across the sector. Well-governed, compliant PBOs are better positioned to build donor confidence and support Kenya's broader efforts against illicit financial flows, outcomes the Authority anticipates will follow as lessons from the training are put into practice. Building on this momentum, the Authority has scheduled further training sessions in September and December this year, extending this capacity-building drive to more regions and reaching even more organizations across the sector. This is part of PBORA's continued commitment to a well-informed, compliant, and empowered PBO sector. #PBORA #CapacityBuilding #AMLCFT #PBOACT

Kenya Strengthens Climate Action and Environmental Governance through High-Level Consultative Meeting Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening environmental governance and advancing climate action following a high-level virtual consultative meeting convened by the Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff, @koske_felix. The meeting brought together senior officials from the Ministry of @Environment_Ke, heads of agencies, board chairpersons, technical experts and field officers from across the country. In his address, Mr. Koskei commended staff for their continued dedication in safeguarding the country’s natural resources, acknowledging that much of their work takes place behind the scenes but remains vital to Kenya’s future. He noted encouraging progress in ecosystem restoration, forest cover growth and increasing public awareness on environmental conservation, and emphasized the importance of building on these gains in line with the government’s priorities under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). He observed that the environment, forestry and climate change sectors play an important role in supporting Kenya’s economic transformation, resilience and sustainable development. In this regard, he highlighted the national programme to grow 15 billion trees by 2032, noting that the initiative seeks not only to increase tree cover but also to support ecosystem restoration, protect water towers, conserve biodiversity and create green jobs, particularly for young people. While Kenya has surpassed the constitutional requirement of 10 percent forest cover and now stands at over 12 percent, Mr. Koskei noted that there is still more to be done in addressing deforestation, land degradation and climate-related challenges. He pointed out that a significant portion of the country remains arid and semi-arid, making it vulnerable to climate variability and environmental shocks. The Head of Public Service also highlighted Kenya’s continued leadership in global climate action, including its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent by 2030 under its Nationally Determined Contributions. He emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination, enhancing data systems, supporting effective policy implementation and mobilizing climate finance to achieve these goals. He noted that climate change continues to present real challenges, including prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall and occasional flooding, which impact key sectors such as agriculture, water and energy. He also referenced ongoing initiatives such as the restoration of the Nairobi River, underscoring the value of sustained collaboration, improved waste management and collective responsibility in ensuring their success. Mr. Koskei encouraged institutions to continue strengthening implementation, enhancing coordination and focusing on measurable outcomes. He observed that while significant efforts are being made, there is an opportunity to place greater emphasis on long-term impact, including tree survival rates and sustained ecosystem restoration. He further emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of professionalism, integrity and accountability in service delivery, noting that citizens value tangible improvements such as access to clean water, reduced pollution and well-protected natural resources. He called for continued collaboration across institutions and alignment with national priorities to enhance service delivery. During the meeting, Principal Secretary for @EnviClimateC_Ke, Dr. @Eng_F_Ngeno reaffirmed the State Department’s commitment to advancing Kenya’s climate and environmental agenda. He outlined key priorities under Executive Order No. 1 of June 2025, including strengthening environmental governance, promoting conservation and restoration of wetlands, mobilizing resources for climate action and enhancing research and development in climate and weather services. 👇👇 facebook.com/share/p/1CG5v6f…